Nvidia 3DTV Play, a way to let you play 3D games or videos on supported tellies, has just been announced. Now you won’t have to wait for Sony to push out that 3D PS3 update: you’ll be able to play extra dimension games right out of the box!
Nvidia 3D Vision already lets you peep 3D content on supported laptops, but Nvidia 3DTV Play takes things a step further by letting you hook up a computer with Nvidia GeForce graphics to a 3D TV, and pump in 3D content to your flatscreen right there and then.
Of course, the PS3 will eventually support 3D Blu-ray and perhaps even gaming, but in the meantime if you have the right kit, for $39.99 (£26) Nvidia 3DTV Play will let you watch 3D Blu-rays or play one of more than 400 supported games right now on a 3D HDTV (We checked out Just Cause 2 with Nvidia 3D Vision earlier this month, and it was sensational), and for minimal outlay – if you’ve already bought Nvidia 3D Vision, Nvidia 3DTV Play will be free.
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Nvidia 3DTV Play will work with all HDMI 1.4 3D TVs, and will work in full HD at 24 frames per second, or 720p at 50 or 60fps, and will work with active or passive 3D TV systems.
The Nvidia 3DTV Play add-on ships in the Spring in the US, and while there’s no UK launch date, we’ve confirmed that it is headed to the UK, so hold tight: if Sky 3D channels aren’t enough for you, this should give you the extra 3D content you need.
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